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2016 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2016 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX. The newest campaign is 22V762000. NHTSA received the report on 12 Oct 2022. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 22V762000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL957.
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Recall campaigns

12 campaigns, newest first. 106,212 units in total.

  1. 22V762000Received . 17,613 units.

    Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2011-2023 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The exterior roof panel was manufactured with insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A school bus exterior roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL957.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL957. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 22V510000Received . 1,806 units.

    Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-23 Thomas Built Buses HDX and 2014-22 EFX school buses equipped with 39-inch S3C seat frames and 3-point flex seatbelts. The passenger seat frames may crack and rotate from fatigue.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Cracked passenger seat frames may not adequately secure passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will secure the seat frames with brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail December 4, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL946.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL946. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 19V712000Received . 53,528 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner EFX, Minotour, Saf-T-Liner C2, and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with SynTec S3B or S3C seats. The seats may have been manufactured with styrene blocks that may not provide sufficient impact absorption in certain specific areas around the steel seat frame of the back support. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install additional impact material between the re-bond back and the vinyl back cover to increase the amount of absorption, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on November 29, 2019. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-832.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-832. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 18V254000Received . 24 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour transit buses, equipped with certain S3B Restraint Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, causing the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 15, 20 18. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-769.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-769. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 18V253000Received . 23,102 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour school buses equipped with S3B Restraint Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, causing the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Daimler issued owners an interim notification on June 12, 2018. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-769.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-769. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 18V193000Received . 6 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour transit buses, equipped with certain Syntec-brand S3B, Non-Restraint, Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 10, 2018. The recall began May 10, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-763.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-763. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 18V192000Received . 6,606 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour school buses, equipped with certain Syntec-brand S3B, Non-Restraint, Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 9, 2018. The recall began May 10, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-763.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-763. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 17V729000Received . 51 units.

    Seat Belts

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour SRW school buses, equipped with IMMI-brand 3-point lap and shoulder belts. Under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle rods, free of charge. DTNA issues owners an interim notification on December 11, 2017. The recall began on May 23, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-753.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-753. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 17V313000Received . 1,132 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without under-rail washers, reducing their anchorage strength.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Without under-rail washers, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and replace the mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-737.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-737. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 16V629000Received . 958 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Thomas Built Buses Safe-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour DRW school buses manufactured July 15, 2014, to July 21, 2016, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at admin16E020@wabtec.com. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-716.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-716. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 16V080000Received . 878 units.

    Other / School Bus Stop Arm Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour DRW school buses manufactured from May 1, 2015, through November 16, 2015, equipped with certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop arms. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will notify owners, and the stop arm blade assemblies will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000 or Transpec at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-700.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-700. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 15V843000Received . 508 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour DRW and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured August 19, 2014, to October 22, 2015, and equipped with certain Syntec S3B Track Mounted Seats in 30", 36", 39" and 45" widths. In the event of a severe rear-end collision, the seats may tilt rearward. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a severe rear-end collision, the seats may tilt rearward and result in injuries to the passenger's knees and/or impede the exiting of the bus.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a toe-clamp on the front feet of the S3B track mounted seats, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000, or Syntec customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-698.

    Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-698. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20062
  2. 20072
  3. 20082
  4. 20092
  5. 20102
  6. 20113
  7. 20124
  8. 20139
  9. 201415
  10. 201512
  11. 201612
  12. 201716
  13. 201814
  14. 201910
  15. 20208
  16. 20217
  17. 20226
  18. 20236
  19. 20242
  20. 20255
  21. 20262

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2016 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/thomas-built-buses/saf-t-liner-efx/2016/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2016 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX?
106,212 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 42 recall campaigns for the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX, model years 2006 to 2026. 12 of them name the 2016 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.